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WorksheetsHSS Orientation 2022
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
1. For many of you, the first thing you’ll encounter on arriving at NWP is parking. What app do you use to manage your parking here?
a)
o HonkMobile
b)
o ParkSmart
c)
o LotsofSpots
d)
o YourSpace
2.
1. One of the biggest differences between high school and university courses is the amount of time you’ll spend in class and the amount of work you can expect out of class. Which of these do you think is the general estimate for hours of work outside of class for each hour in class?
a)
o 1 hour out of class for 1 hour in class
b)
o 2 hours out of class for 1 hour in class
c)
4 hours out of class for 1 hour in class
d)
o 6 hours out of class for 1 hour in class
3.
Daryl White is the chair of our department of humanities and social sciences. He is one of a number of chairs for the different departments on campus. As a student, when should you reach out to the department chairperson?
a)
When you have a concern about your tuition or registration
b)
When you have a concern about accessing research materials
c)
When you have a concern about a decision your instructor made
d)
When you have a concern about your transfer credits to another institution
4.
In our department, we have courses on a number of subjects, including languages. You can take a range of courses in French and two introductory courses in this language
a)
German
b)
Spanish
c)
Cree
d)
Elvish
5.
Your final exam schedule will come out part-way through the term, but for the moment if you’re looking to plan travel, you should keep in mind that the final exam period runs from December 12 to what day?
a)
December 16
b)
December 18
c)
December 22
d)
December 24
6.
A number of your courses will require you to acquire textbooks. You should wait until after the first class to get some advice on if and when you will need the books, but where can you find a list of the books ordered for your classes?
a)
www.bkstr.com
b)
www.amazon.ca
c)
www.chapters.indigo.ca
d)
www.bestbookstore.ca
7.
Which of the following questions is a pet peeve for many faculty members?
a)
Will this be on the exam?
b)
How long does the 2,000 word paper need to be?
c)
Did I miss anything important in class when I was away?
d)
Where did I lose my marks on the assignment?
8.
In university writing and research, its essential to use citation or referencing to show where your information comes from. Which of the following is a commonly used citation system in our department’s courses?
a)
APA – American Psychological Association
b)
BSI – British Standards Institution
c)
AAA – American Anthropological Association
d)
MHRA – Modern Humanities Research Association
9.
You will find that different disciplines may use different citation systems. While psychology and sociology use APA, English uses this system
a)
MLA – Modern Languages Association
b)
CMOS – Chicago Manual of Style
c)
CS – Columbia Style System
d)
OSC – Oxford Standard for Citation
10.
The Learning Commons offers more than just the library. If you find yourself in need of help with classwork, you might want to make contact with this group in the Learning Commons
a)
The Academic Success Centre
b)
The Learning Support Centre
c)
The Writing Centre
d)
The Campus Tutoring Centre
11.
If you find yourself in need of academic accommodations for a learning disability or other assessed condition, where can you find the accessibility office?
a)
On the first floor in the Registrar’s Office
b)
On the second floor in the Learning Commons
c)
On the third floor next to Human Resources
d)
On the fourth floor with Research and Innovation
12.
Which of these is an important tip for managing your time in your studies?
a)
Creating a schedule or calendar
b)
Finding a study partner
c)
Reducing all your other commitments
d)
Cutting back on your sleep
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